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Webster 1913 Edition
Comedian
Co-me′di-an
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
comédien
.] 1.
An actor or player in comedy.
“The famous comedian, Roscius.” Middleton.
2.
A writer of comedy.
Milton.
Webster 1828 Edition
Comedian
COMEDIAN
,Noun.
1.
An actor or player in comedy; or a player in general, male or female.2.
A write of comedy.